Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

matters of personal concern

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As soon as Farnish unburdened himself of his difficulty, his daughter's quick brain began to revolve schemes of salvation.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

brought into existence

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading As soon as Farnish unburdened himself of his difficulty, his daughter's quick brain began to revolve schemes of salvation.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

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From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading As soon as Farnish unburdened himself of his difficulty, his daughter's quick brain began to revolve schemes of salvation.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading As soon as Farnish unburdened himself of his difficulty, his daughter's quick brain began to revolve schemes of salvation.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

at any time

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

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From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

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From this reading As soon as Farnish unburdened himself of his difficulty, his daughter's quick brain began to revolve schemes of salvation.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading There was nothing new in her father's situation; she had helped him out of similar ones more than once.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading There was nothing new in her father's situation; she had helped him out of similar ones more than once.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There was nothing new in her father's situation; she had helped him out of similar ones more than once.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading As soon as Farnish unburdened himself of his difficulty, his daughter's quick brain began to revolve schemes of salvation.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading As soon as Farnish unburdened himself of his difficulty, his daughter's quick brain began to revolve schemes of salvation.

a social unit living together

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

ten 10s

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

and nothing more

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

engage in

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

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From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There was nothing new in her father's situation; she had helped him out of similar ones more than once.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading There was nothing new in her father's situation; she had helped him out of similar ones more than once.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There was nothing new in her father's situation; she had helped him out of similar ones more than once.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

on one occasion

From this reading There was nothing new in her father's situation; she had helped him out of similar ones more than once.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There was nothing new in her father's situation; she had helped him out of similar ones more than once.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There was nothing new in her father's situation; she had helped him out of similar ones more than once.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

at the expected or proper time

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading As soon as Farnish unburdened himself of his difficulty, his daughter's quick brain began to revolve schemes of salvation.

a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

let for money

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

inflected form of “repay” — pay back

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

turn on or around an axis or a center

From this reading As soon as Farnish unburdened himself of his difficulty, his daughter's quick brain began to revolve schemes of salvation.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

From this reading As soon as Farnish unburdened himself of his difficulty, his daughter's quick brain began to revolve schemes of salvation.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading As soon as Farnish unburdened himself of his difficulty, his daughter's quick brain began to revolve schemes of salvation.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There was nothing new in her father's situation; she had helped him out of similar ones more than once.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading There was nothing new in her father's situation; she had helped him out of similar ones more than once.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading There was nothing new in her father's situation; she had helped him out of similar ones more than once.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as Farnish unburdened himself of his difficulty, his daughter's quick brain began to revolve schemes of salvation.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

(music) the system of five horizontal lines on which the musical notes are written

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

plural of “tax” — charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There was nothing new in her father's situation; she had helped him out of similar ones more than once.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

a special situation

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

not burdened with difficulties or responsibilities

From this reading As soon as Farnish unburdened himself of his difficulty, his daughter's quick brain began to revolve schemes of salvation.

up to a particular time

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

under normal conditions

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There was nothing new in her father's situation; she had helped him out of similar ones more than once.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

at the time that

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Accordingly, what she had just heard in the stable did not particularly alarm her; she took her father's story in all good faith, and believed that if he could stave off the Clothford money-lender with a hundred pounds on account all would go on in the old way until autumn, when money would be coming in.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading More than once, too, she had borrowed money for him--money to pay an extra-pressing bill; money to make up the rent; money to satisfy the taxes or rates--and she had always taken good care to see that what she had borrowed was punctually repaid when harvest came round--a time of the year when Farnish usually had something to sell.

a late time of life

From this reading _The Tight Lip_ Ever since her mother's death, ten years before the events of that morning, Jeckie, as responsible manager of household affairs, had cultivated an instinct which had been born in her--the instinct, if a thing had to be done to do it there and then.